Technical
29 Jan 2024
New handymax vessel for Nova Marine Carriers
New entry for the Nova Marine Carriers fleet. The Lugano-based group, controlled by the Romeo and Gozzi/Bolfo families, has taken delivery of a new 38,593 dwt handymax vessel in Shanghai. The vessel,…
29 Jan 2024
Baltic index rises on higher freight activity, fewer ships
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index climbed on Wednesday, as rates across ship segments rose amid increased freight activity and some vessel shortages. The overall index, which factors…
29 Jan 2024
ESL Shipping commits to set science-based targets for GHG emissions reductions
ESL Shipping, the leading carrier of dry bulk cargoes in the Baltic Sea region, has joined the Science Based Targets initiative and committed to setting both near-term and long-term company-wide…
29 Jan 2024
PETRONAS awards seven new PSCs under Malaysia bid round 2023, and launches Malaysia bid round 2024
PETRONAS awarded Production Sharing Contracts for six exploration blocks and one Discovered Resource Opportunities cluster marketed under the Malaysia Bid Round 2023 , expected to garner more than…
29 Jan 2024
Ørsted acquire full ownership of Sunrise Wind subject to award in New York 4 offshore wind solicitation
Ørsted has signed an agreement with Eversource to acquire Eversource’s 50 % share of Sunrise Wind, a 924 MW offshore wind farm which would deliver power to New York. The acquisition is subject to…
29 Jan 2024
McDermott and Baker Hughes safely complete Subsea Infrastructure in Northern Australia
McDermott, a premier engineering and construction company, and Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, announced the safe completion of the installation of subsea infrastructure at the Ichthys…
25 Jan 2024
OceanICT strengthens reputation as ‘Greatest Stage’ to showcase latest data and connectivity technology
The co-located expo within Oceanology International 2024 has been expanded to bring together the most influential AI, communications, satellite, IT and IOT stakeholders OceanICT, the only UK event…
25 Jan 2024
RelyOn Nutec UK ready to strike with bolstered leadership
Colin Leyden appointed UK Managing Director to drive regional growth RelyOn Nutec UK, leaders in specialist safety training, competence and related services for safety critical industries,…
25 Jan 2024
New augmented reality simulator to boost realism for pilot training at Smartship Australia
FORCE Technology and Smartship Australia sign substantial contract for state-of-the-art SimFlex4 tug and ship simulator platform Force Technology, the Denmark headquartered ship’s bridge simulator…
25 Jan 2024
Topsoe selected as technology provider for Preem’s renewable fuels plant in Sweden
Topsoe has signed a licensing and engineering agreement with Preem to provide its HydroFlex™ technology for renewable fuels production in Sweden. Preem invests in revamping a major IsoCracker unit…
25 Jan 2024
Agreement renewal marks Wärtsilä’s long term relationship with Indonesian mining company
Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a second renewal of its Guaranteed Asset Performance agreement with Indonesian state-owned mining company PT Aneka Tambang. Wärtsilä has had a full Operation and…
24 Jan 2024
MarineLINE maker Advanced Polymer Coatings breaks ground on multi-million dollar factory expansion to drive global sales
Biggest investment in family run company’s history will almost double size of Avon, Ohio factory to 42,000 sq ft New state-of-the-art automated production line will quadruple manufacturing capacity…
24 Jan 2024
KR teams up with HD Hyundai to develop XR-based ship education and training program
KR, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries , and HD Hyundai Marine Solution have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a ship education and training…
24 Jan 2024
VARD signs a contract for two additional hybrid commissioning service operation vessels with Windward Offshore
VARD and Windward Offshore, a consortium led by ASSC ́s offshore arm SeaRenergy Group in Germany are pleased to announce that they have signed a contract for the design and construction for two…
24 Jan 2024
Greensea IQ announces search for Chief Financial Officer
Greensea IQ, a pioneer in ocean robotics renowned for its innovative technology and expertise, is entering a new phase of expansion due to growing demand for its integrated systems and services.…
24 Jan 2024
Thordon Bearings supplies its first TG100 seal in Chile
Leading water-lubricated bearings and seals innovator Thordon Bearings has completed the installation of its award-winning TG100 tailshaft seals on a twin-screw passenger vessel. The retrofit took…